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Ross McLeod - Great Canadian Gaming Corporation Chairman, CEO, and Founder - passes away
With great sadness the Board of Directors of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (the "Company") announces the sudden passing of Ross J. McLeod, the Company's Founder, Chairman and CEO.
In 1982, Ross founded Great Canadian.
Ross dedicated his life to philanthropy and the betterment of our community from the inception of the British Columbia gaming industry to the present day.
Ross' achievements while at the Company included in 1999 receiving the "Outstanding Contribution to Canadian Gaming Industry" award presented to him at the Canadian Gaming Summit in Windsor, Ontario.
In 2007 Ross was honoured with the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Hospitality and Tourism - Pacific Region) for his achievements in the British Columbia hospitality industry.
In 2010, Ross was honoured by the C.H.I.L.D. Foundation when he was awarded and recognized with the prestigious "Doorman of the Year" award for his unsurpassed service to countless BC Charitable Organizations.
Ross will be fondly remembered as leader of over 4,000 employees across Canada, and Washington State, confidant to his executive team and a true visionary for the Canadian gaming and entertainment industry.
The Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Rod N. Baker, the Company's President, as Interim Chief Executive Officer to assume Mr. McLeod's responsibilities.
Look for a full tribute to Ross McLeod in the fall edition of Canadian Gaming Business magazine.
Source: Great Canadian Gaming release
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